I don't have a home computer so how can I get my taxes?

leeannehensley2 — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:18:02 GMT

Ok turbo tax sent me a message and said they could help me fix it so I can get my taxes

Re: I don't have a home computer so how can I get my taxes?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:25:40 GMT

If you have not yet prepared a 2019 return, you can only use desktop software on a full PC or Mac if you want to use TurboTax. Online tax preparation and e-filing for 2019 returns is permanently closed. When online re-opens in December it will be for 2020 returns only--no other year.

If you do not have a computer on which to download the software your options include borrowing a computer from a friend or relative, buying a computer, using paper forms to prepare by hand, or paying a local tax pro. Or google around and see if any other tax software still offers online preparation for your late 2019 return.

Online preparation and e-filing for 2017, 2018 and 2019 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

If you need to prepare a return for 2017, 2018, or 2019 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign, and mail the return(s)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

Note: The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac. It cannot be used on a mobile device.

If you are getting a refund, there is not a penalty for filing past the deadline. If you owe taxes, the interest/penalties will be calculated by the IRS based on how much you owe and when they receive your return and payment. The IRS will bill you for this; it will not be calculated by TurboTax.

The tax forms for 2019 include a Form 1040 and three possible extra “Schedules”:

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s1.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s2.pdf

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s3.pdf